(Spirit Lake)– The weather is on everyone’s mind as we head into the weekend. The Iowa Great Lakes missed out on a round of snow that was expected last (Thurs.) night. Only a very light dusting fell locally. However, areas to our southeast DID get in on some measurable snowfall. 3 to 4 inches is reported on the ground southeast of Pocahontas. Some schools in that area are having late starts this (Friday) morning.
Forecasters are continuing to monitor what likely will be a large, messy, slow moving storm that will impact the region beginning late Saturday and continuing all the way into Tuesday of next week. The National Weather Service says it will bring a wide variety of precipitation, including snow, which could be heavy at times, especially during overnight hours, with rain or a wintry mix primarily during the day. Those with travel plans during that timeframe are being told to be prepared to make adjustments.
A winter storm watch has been issued for a large part of southwest Minnesota and southeast South Dakota from Sunday morning through Tuesday morning where snowfall totals will likely be even higher, perhaps in excess of a foot. Blizzard conditions could also be possible in those areas while snow is falling. It includes locations such as St. James, Windom, Redwood Falls, Marshall, and Pipestone in southwest Minnesota and Brookings, Mitchell, Huron and Chamberlain in South Dakota.
